{
  "id": 8868516,
  "title": "Badly behaved bus passengers in Singapores face fines for disruptive behaviours like putting feet up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/badly-behaved-bus-passengers-in-singapores-face-fines-for-disruptive",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T07:13:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2026/09/21/title/235979"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "From September 23, bus passengers in Singapore will face fines of up to S$500 (RM1,597) for disruptive behaviors such as blasting music, putting feet on seats, or causing other forms of disruption, according to new rules introduced by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). This move aims to create a safer and more pleasant experience for commuters, as per The Straits Times.\n\nThe updated regulations align the penalties for bus riders with those already enforced on trains. More severe offenses, which include obstructing bus operations, endangering others, or damaging buses and interchange facilities, can result in fines of up to S$5,000.\n\nTo enforce these rules, selected staff from the four public bus operators, including ticket inspectors and interchange personnel, will be authorized to issue administrative notices to passengers suspected of misconduct. The LTA will subsequently conduct investigations. Bus drivers, however, are prohibited from issuing such notices to maintain their focus on safely operating the bus. They can, however, politely ask disruptive passengers to stop their behavior and exit the bus if they refuse. If a passenger remains uncooperative, drivers can alert the operations control center or the police.\n\nThis initiative follows comments made in Parliament in 2025 by then Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng, who noted that the government had fewer powers to manage commuter behavior on buses compared to trains. Subsequently, new regulations were passed to address this gap, with Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai stating that the rules would be based on the Rapid Transit Systems Act. The LTA emphasized that the primary objective is to minimize inconvenience to other commuters while ensuring bus services are not disrupted.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE, Sept 21 — Bus commuters who blast music, put their feet on seats or behave disruptively can be fined up...",
  "key_points": [
    "Singapore bus passengers face up to S$500 fines for disruptive behaviors starting September 23.",
    "Offenses include blasting music, putting feet on seats, and obstructing bus operations.",
    "Bus drivers can ask disruptive passengers to stop behavior but cannot issue fines."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}